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What are the best Das keyboard model for typing?

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Best Das keyboard model for typing	Price	Weight	Dimensions
-- Das Keyboard 4 Professional	$161.99	1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs	457 x 173 x 20 mm / 18'' x 6.8'' x 0.8''
-- Das Keyboard Model S	$135.99	–	–
-- Das Keyboard Model S Professional For Mac	$133	–	–

Das Keyboard 4 Professional

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Reliable and long-lasting mechanical switches

Das 4 Pro keyboards feature Cherry MX switches, know for their established reputation. They have excellent durability and outstanding performance. Users can choose between the Cherry MX Blue and Cherry MX Brown switches. The main difference is that the first ones are clicky and the second ones are quiet. See More

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Expensive

This keyboard is quite expensive, especially if compared, in terms of extra features, to similarly priced keyboards made by other brands. It notably misses features like USB passthrough or RGB lighting, which is surprising for a keyboard with a retail price of $169. See More

Specs

Weight:1.3 kg / 2.9 lbs

Dimensions:457 x 173 x 20 mm / 18'' x 6.8'' x 0.8''

Warranty:3 years

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Ultimate version looks very slick

The Ultimate version of the keyboard looks badass with its blank keycaps. See More

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Potentially uncomfortable to use, depending on your wrist placement

The edges of the keyboard are not rounded, so it can be painful if you rest your wrists on them. See More

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Very thin

Das claims that this keyboard is the thinnest mechanical keyboard available on the market. See More

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Not very portable

The Das 4 Pro keyboard has external dimensions of 18'' x 6.8'' x 0.8'' ( 457 x 173 x 20 mm ) and weight of 2.9 pounds (1.3 kg). Hence, it’s not an easy keyboard to carry around. This makes the fact that it’s the slimmest mechanical keyboard on the market loose value. See More

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Comes with dedicated media controls and an oversized volume knob

There are three rectangular media keys: previous, play/pause, and next. Just above the next key there's a circular mute button, and on the right of all the other media keys is a volume knob that can be spun to adjust the volume. See More

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No calculator button

There's no calculator shortcut button. See More

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Top panel resists fingerprints and provides rigidness

It has an aluminum top panel which not only feels great, but also resists fingerprints and prevents any flexing. See More

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Not suitable for use in the dark

The Das 4 Pro keyboard doesn't have any backlighting. This means you will probably find it a bit hard to use on a dark environment. See More

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Solid, durable construction

The Das uses the best materials available to create a stable, durable board. Some parts are made of aluminum which prevents any flexing and others of resistant textured plastic, making this a keyboard that withstands damage very well. And the switches are genuine Cherry MX switches, which are durable and reliable. The keycaps text is laser etched, meaning it withstands the test of time pretty well. See More

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Beautiful design

The Das 4 Pro keyboard has a beautiful nearly-minimalist design. The volume wheel and slight protrusion on the top right help it stand out from the crowd. The front is covered with a matte aluminium finish that resists fingerprints. See More

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Each key has the perfect stabilizer for its size

This keyboard uses an innovative mix of Cherry and Costar stabilizers. Costar stabilizers have many advantages, but they don't work very well on large keys, like spacebars. To get the best of both options, Das uses Costar stabilizers on all keys, except on the space bar, where it uses Cherry stabilizers. See More

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Conveniently located two-port USB 3.0 hub

The location of the hub, on the top right side, makes adding a mouse very convenient. See More

Das Keyboard Model S

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Available as a silent variant

With the Cherry MX Browns the Model S Professional is very silent and suitable for an office environment. Key presses rarely "bottom out" and it comes with o-rings to prevent noise from being generated when you do. See More

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Loss in build quality after a change of manufacturer

There was a noticeable decrease in build quality after manufacturer change. See More

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Provides a two-port USB hub

Two powered USB inputs are available on the Model S, making plugging in a wired mouse or other devices really easy and helps clean up your desk wiring. See More

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Large footprint

The Das Keyboard range does not come in tenkeyless variants, so all the keyboards are pretty big. See More

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Heavy base

Great for staying put and not sliding around the desk under energetic typing. See More

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Fingerprint magnet

After some time, the glossy finish used for the case clearly shows fingerprints. See More

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Uses Costar stabilizers

Costar stabilizers significantly reduce friction in key motion. See More

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30 day money back guarantee

If you get this keyboard directly from Das and, within 30 days, decide you don't want it, you can return it for a refund. See More

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Media keys

This keyboard has convenient key functions for media control. See More

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You can get it with Linux keycaps

Instead of having to deal with Windows or Mac branded modifier keys, you can configure the Model S to come with keycaps designed for Linux. See More

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NKRO on all models

All Das Keyboard models come standard with N key roll over. This means that the keyboard can handle all simultaneous inputs, making it great for gaming or for really really fast typists. See More

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Tasteful Branding

This keyboard's branding is polished and attractive. See More

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